Newell Middle School - 04

Newell School District 09-2
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
62 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Newell Middle School, located at 501 Dartmouth Ave in Newell, South Dakota, serves as an integral part of the Newell School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and focused learning environment for students during their transitional middle school years. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a community-centered atmosphere typical of rural South Dakota education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Newell School District, which strives to prepare students for success beyond the classroom through a balanced curriculum and extracurricular engagement. By maintaining a close-knit environment, the middle school focuses on the social, emotional, and academic development of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the rigors of high school. Families and community members can find additional resources, school calendars, and contact information through the district’s official website at http://www.newell.k12.sd.us.
62
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (91.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Newell School District 09-2
Phone: (605)456-0102
Website: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio